- By Deeksha Gour
- Sun, 11 May 2025 04:02 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mumbai News: A 40-year-old woman has been booked by Malwani Police for allegedly criticising Operation Sindoor through a social media post. The message was shared online two days ago and came to police attention after a Bajrang Dal member spotted it. The man approached the Malwani Police on Saturday and filed a complaint.
Following this, police registered an FIR under relevant sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. Officials said the woman runs a beauty parlour. She has been given a notice and issued a formal warning. The investigation into the matter is ongoing.
In separate news, a 19-year-old college student from Kausarbaug in Kondhwa, Pune, was arrested on Friday for allegedly posting an Instagram message ending with the phrase “Pakistan Zindabad.” The arrest followed a complaint filed by police constable Subhash Jarande at Kondhwa police station.
The post was flagged during a regular online monitoring exercise amid ongoing military tensions between India and Pakistan. According to police, the content was considered objectionable and potentially harmful to public peace. Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajkumar Shinde confirmed the arrest, stating that the matter is under investigation.
The student has been charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for promoting enmity, hurting religious sentiments, provoking unrest, and threatening national integrity.
The post triggered strong reactions, with members of the ‘Sakal Hindu Samaj’ staging protests and demanding strict action. To avoid public disturbance during the court hearing, a female officer disguised herself as the student while escorting her to court. The court granted five-day police custody to allow investigators to examine possible links with anti-national elements.
The FIR includes sections 152, 196, 197, 299, 352, and 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.